BE
by BTS
  • Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Nov 20, 2020
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 3428 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 43 out of 3428
  3. Negative: 334 out of 3428
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  1. LALAMAKNAE
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum Be tem cada faixa pra um momento no qual você está passando e passa um conforto parecido com um abraço ou apenas a presença de alguém ao seu lado.
  2. Mariana_Sg
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, que nessa época de pandemia serve como consolo para várias pessoas além do fandom, ARMY. Eles fizeram esse álbum para dar apoio às pessoas durante essa época difícil, dar amor, querer passar a mensagem de que tudo vai ficar bem e que a vida continua. Foi um álbum produzindo por todos os sete integrantes do grupo, com bastante participação de cada um, com todosUm álbum maravilhoso, que nessa época de pandemia serve como consolo para várias pessoas além do fandom, ARMY. Eles fizeram esse álbum para dar apoio às pessoas durante essa época difícil, dar amor, querer passar a mensagem de que tudo vai ficar bem e que a vida continua. Foi um álbum produzindo por todos os sete integrantes do grupo, com bastante participação de cada um, com todos querendo passar uma mensagem tocante e se espressar por meio das suas músicas.… Expand
  3. Ellkawaii
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    The new BTS album is something that touches the soul; it brings up the feelings we experienced in the quarantine and, in some way, gave us strength to move on.
  4. rafamonteiro
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    BE has an incredible structure, it's like receiving a warm hug from a friend, with messages of comfort for those who listen, as if it were a personal letter to help in this very difficult time, BTS being impeccable and fascinating as always.
  5. jkheeeeeeey
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    A wonderful album! That explores very well our predicament in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. With well-produced music, and messages of positivity and reflection. Anyway, a masterpiece!
  6. anaflaviahajje
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    It’s such a good album with so many emotions. It’s clearly to see how they care about army and how much they love us! My pleasure to be born in the same period of time as Bangtan.
  7. mary_cooimbraa7
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ALBUM SHAPED PERFECTION Listen and enjoy the whole BE discography you won't regret it
    Today 24-11 were nominated for GRAMMY All songs have a deep side that makes the album even better than it already is    … Expand
  8. Camilasal
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incrível em todos os sentidos, nos ensinam em como ter momentos bons. Pensar positivo, nunca jamais desistir. BTS BE letras que inspiram a viver melhor. Sobre tudo como amar a si e a vida.… Expand
  9. micdropl9
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. special songs to make you think about the moment we lived this year... Amazing album you can see the presence of the 7 boys in which letter or beat of the songs. Unique and deeper.… Expand
  10. StaceyDaisy
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing,
  11. RanyNj
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum é simplismente incrível, ele foi lançado no momento certo, me fez ter forças pra continuar, o álbum em si é perfeito todas as músicas as músicas foram perfeitamente produzidas
  12. staymp3
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    there are no words. this album makes you feel so full of emotions and you never get tired of listen to it. its versatility is so unique. relatable and spectacular lyrics that brings comfort. every beat and sound not only catchy but at the same time there are soft and relaxing tracks. this whole production is incomparable.
  13. renownedbts
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    BE is one of the most cohesive albums BTS has ever released. BTS's expertise in different genres and their ability to fit it in a 30-minute album is outstanding. Every track flows seamlessly together. This must be their most laid-back but very impactful record yet. The fact that all of the group's members participated in the album's production not just in the musical but even in the visualBE is one of the most cohesive albums BTS has ever released. BTS's expertise in different genres and their ability to fit it in a 30-minute album is outstanding. Every track flows seamlessly together. This must be their most laid-back but very impactful record yet. The fact that all of the group's members participated in the album's production not just in the musical but even in the visual aspect deserves to be commended. They never strayed away from genuinely telling their stories and make people resonate with their music. BTS's music is not limited to their fans, it is also for the people that are open to appreciate pure artistry that is not just influenced by the western market and are not afraid to cross the barriers of listening to non-English speaking artists.… Expand
  14. Khamy25
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível, transmite uma mensagem super importante pro atual cenário mundial, mensagem essa que nos traz felicidade e nos motiva, porque mesmo mediante a todo o caos que estamos vivenciando com a pandemia do covid a vida continua e devemos dar nosso melhor para sermos felizes
  15. Mimizinha3
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    O álbum tem faixas para todos os gostos desde música aconchegantes até as mais alegres e dançantes, todas possuem letras maravilhosas. É realmente como sentir-se revigorado após ouvir.
  16. EllaJin
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    As letras são incríveis! Todas tem uma mensagem por trás. Nos tempos de hoje, com a pandemia, é bom ter uma palavra de consolo.
  17. francieleborba
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns de 2020. BE é totalmente clean, um álbum que relata como está a vida dos membros do BTS em meio às coisas que vem acontecendo. Trás esperança e mostra uma positividade que pra mim estava perdida em 2020. Sou grata por esse álbum.… Expand
  18. MinGih
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BE é um excelente álbum, suas músicas e melodias me trazem o conforto e a calmaria que eu não consigo encontrar por causa da correria do dia a dia, suas letras trazem consigo vários significados que me fazem refletir de uma maneira saudável. BE será um dos álbuns que levarei comigo para sempre… Expand
  19. myoongirl
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    It's an confortable album to let our heart and soul in peace, it's like a hug, bts really made 'be' to confort us in this pandemic moment.
  20. Carolinamontarr
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Awesome! They put 100% os themselves in this album, they literally made this with their hands.
  21. Lilimoon4321
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    O álbum contém as músicas mais lindas que já ouvi, a emoção e carinho dos cantores estão em cada detalhe.
  22. CarloGanoza
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The melodies and the lyricism es incredible. A beautiful album that you can listen while you're resting or drinking a mug. Definitely one of the best.… Expand
  23. ruchi01
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    BE is everything one needed to hear in this pandemic. Listening to BE warms my heart. It addresses all of the feeling one can have during the pandemic and instead of giving just “stay positive” message it gives hope that this temporary and it’ll all be okay again. It tells us that life maybe sh*t sometimes but it will change.
  24. llaforce
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Levando em consideração a situação atual mundial, esse álbum resumiu em palavras os sentimentos que todos nós estamos enfrentando. Diferente do que geralmente é feito nas músicas, com esse álbum, sinto que posso me relacionar com cada palavra escrita, e apesar da barreira da linguagem, tive a sensação de compreender os sentimentos que os membros do grupo estavam experenciando mesmo semLevando em consideração a situação atual mundial, esse álbum resumiu em palavras os sentimentos que todos nós estamos enfrentando. Diferente do que geralmente é feito nas músicas, com esse álbum, sinto que posso me relacionar com cada palavra escrita, e apesar da barreira da linguagem, tive a sensação de compreender os sentimentos que os membros do grupo estavam experenciando mesmo sem saber os significados das letras.
    Como a música transpassa barreiras culturais, acredito que esse álbum conseguiu curar e representar com as palavras certas o que eu chamaria de "conforto". Espero que realmente o trabalho deles seja de fato valorizado, e que antes de pensamentos vazios de desprezo ou até mesmo xenofobia, as pessoas enxerguem talento. Composto por apenas 8 músicas, cada uma com sua individualidade, pude compreender a tristeza e a visão de esperança que estavam guardadas no fundo do meu coração, por conta disso, posso dizer com certeza, que ouvir esse álbum é uma experiência de autoconhecimento e aceitação da situação em que estamos.
    Em resumo, nesse momento não falo como fã e grande apreciadora do trabalho desses 7 homens incríveis, mas como ouvinte assídua de música. Esse álbum tem a alma e todos os profundos sentimentos expostos, muito bem representado pelas letras, mas também transmitido por cada som e batida que compõe cada música. Grande respeito por essa produção inteiramente criada pelos membros do grupo.    … Expand
  25. KarenAyleen
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This albums gave me hope when I didn't see any in this situation. Every single song has an important message so we don't feel alone on this.
    And the fact that they participate more than ever in this album makes it even more special
  26. nambrokeit
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    shares so many thoughts and feelings! So important to have an album like this in such hard times!
  27. sunshinefears
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    is just one of the best albuns they ever made, the way they express in "blue & grey" it's just so beautiful and listening the music you can feel what Taehyung was feeling at the time he wrote. Another good point is that they could mix different genres in just one album but not in a weird way, that you feel you are listening to two differents albuns and that's amazing! Congratulations foris just one of the best albuns they ever made, the way they express in "blue & grey" it's just so beautiful and listening the music you can feel what Taehyung was feeling at the time he wrote. Another good point is that they could mix different genres in just one album but not in a weird way, that you feel you are listening to two differents albuns and that's amazing! Congratulations for BTS and listen to BE, now! ♥️… Expand
  28. Nicholi
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Perfeita todas música do álbum trás uma mensagem tão linda, minha preferidas são dis-ease e Blue & Grey
  29. Jazzlover78
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    A document of the most unexpected year. 100 years from now, when humans are curious about how regular people were living during the great 2020 pandemic, they might only need to read through the lyrics of the 7 songs in this album. It takes a tad bit of patience to look up lyric translations of course. But I am sure future humans will not be as small minded as the ones living in today’sA document of the most unexpected year. 100 years from now, when humans are curious about how regular people were living during the great 2020 pandemic, they might only need to read through the lyrics of the 7 songs in this album. It takes a tad bit of patience to look up lyric translations of course. But I am sure future humans will not be as small minded as the ones living in today’s world. With that barrier crossed, you are introduced to this document of 2020 with a message of realistic hope (things may be bad now but it will get better. Life Goes On); confinement, frustration and comfort that comes with traveling inside your home (Fly to my room), depression and helplessness and a desire to simply let it consume you (Blue and Grey); a cheerful interruption (I did not see translations for Skit and was sure I would skip it on the first try, but ended up not because it’s infectious to hear cheer after the first three songs that hit a bit too close to home). There is acknowledgement that even though physically apart we are emotionally connected (Telepathy) that brought back memories of the many video calls with family. The most innovative track on this album though is Dis-ease. As a working adult and type A person, probably my most prevalent experience in this pandemic has been the disorientation that comes with running the rat race in full speed as the world around me is literally buckling under the weight of an illness... a dis-ease. I don’t think I have ever heard western musicians (the popular ones at least) tackle this occupational illness, choosing instead to preen about their romance or obsesses in their lineage and history. Yet, this plagues so many of us everywhere and was what made me finally break down in tears. A grown person; I can say I did not expect to cry over music made by seven young men from South Korea, in 2020. But then, what about 2020 was ever within my expectations? The penultimate track, “Stay” is dedicated by BTS to their fans and is about their connection surviving the rest of physical distance through technology. While this might be more relatable for a BTS fan, for me it served as both an interesting thesis on the connection between a celebrity and a fan and a reminder that even though I haven’t seen my beloved friends, I hope our connection will stay the same when we meet again in person. Friendships, lacking the surety of familial bonds, are of course not so different from how BTS talk about their ARMY. Dynamite starts at the high note on which Stay ends. I will be honest, while the beat of this song and the voices of these boys are infectious, as someone who expects lyricism and gravity in music, Dynamite is the weakest of all songs lyrically. Heard by itself, it’s scarcely more than American gibberish, the kind of lyrics that lead to me developing a permanent distaste for chart topping American artists. However, Dynamite’s beauty in this album lies much more in its placement and ordering than its lyricism. An unapologetic and joyous celebration of life, the song evokes pure hedonia. What a bright hopeful note to end an album that through both somber and upbeat songs prior, hits too close to home, leaving us in tears. Some might feel it’s too soon to start acknowledging the scars 2020 has given all of us. That might explain the rather blasé if not completely unintelligent “music critic” reviews I read of this masterpiece. However, I can assure you this. The seven men of BTS are resolutely hopeful and decisive about standing next to you, holding your hand, as you slowly make sense of what happened to you in the lost year of our century. BE, therefore, is catharsis itself.… Expand
  30. Lizsato
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Honestly their most beautiful album yet, lyrically and sonically. BTS lyricism is alway top notch, but they really outdid themselves with these songs.

    Dis-ease is a masterpiece.
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#10 Most Discussed Album of 2020

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PopMatters
    Jan 15, 2021
    80
    BE is the album in which BTS's sound crosses over to cement the type of legacy they're building – one that started in youth and is very proudly Korean, but that makes sense for any age or place.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Dec 5, 2020
    70
    Frustration and grief animate these songs, but it’s their simplicity and specificity that make them compelling.
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  3. The Quietus
    Nov 30, 2020
    80
    Deciding to reflect on states of mind some of us could resonate to – especially this year – BE serves as a chronicle of what 2020 has been during lockdown: a year of uncertainty, anxiety, depression and frustration. But it also delivers hope for the future.
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